As part of the effort to promote sustainable and responsible water use, Greene County has partnered with a group of Landscapers and Irrigation Specialist to help spread the word. These lawn care specialists are also working hard to promote environmental responsibility by providing information on the smallest amount of water needed to keep a green lawn and how to set automatic watering systems to use the least amount of water necessary. Group members have met with County officials monthly to provide input on proper lawn care, suggestions for reaching customers with the information, and have provided enormous support for the County’s efforts.

Two of those professionals offered their comments about the County’s Save Water, Save Money program. In addition to the lawn care professionals, the County has been collaborating with the Greene County Homebuilder’s Association to inform them of the water situation; and with the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce. Even as the County plans improvements that should ease the burden on the water system, officials are working on additional collaborations to promote sustainable and responsible environmental stewardship.

Marty Thomas Hydroscapes, Inc.	Jeff Heil O·Heil Irrigation
In business for 21 years Certified Irrigation Contractor Certified Irrigation Auditor EPA Water Sense Partner Certified Rain Bird Select and Toro Certified Contractor	In business for 27 years # 2 in the top 100 Irrigation Contractors C.I.C. Certified Irrigation Contractor C.L.I.A Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor C.G.I.A Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor Select Certified Contractor for the Irrigation Association
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The Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department and Commissioners have performed a great service for us and our customers by meeting with contractors such as myself from the landscape industry to discuss how we can all use water responsibly to maintain our client’s lawns and gardens and insure that there is enough water for the needs of the rest of their customers.	Hello, my name is Jeffrey Heil owner of O·Heil Irrigation and Site Solutions Company.  I work closely with my surrounding counties in finding the most energy efficient way to help conserve our water.  Greene County has taken the extra steps for its residents in helping to keep the county green for your environment and green for your pleasure.  I want to personally thank Greene County for their time and dedication to help conserve our water.  They truly have made living in Greene County an enjoyable and reliable experience for all its residents.  Below are a few examples of how you too can conserve on water.
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The best time to water your lawn is between 3AM and 9AM, this will help to aid the following: It helps to eliminate water loss due to wind and evaporation.  The wind is typically lightest during the early morning hours. Watering during the afternoon hours can cause up to 35% of your water to be lost to evaporation. It helps to prevent health problems with your turf grass. To avoid disease and fungus problems avoid watering in the evening hours, by watering in the evening hours your lawn stays moist all night which provides an ideal environment for disease and fungus. The worst time to water your lawn is between 12 Noon and 12 midnight due to above mentioned problems.	Water your lawn in the early morning. Try to do all of your watering on the same day.  Meaning, plan to water your lawn and wash your car on the same day. For garden hose watering use a timer to control your usage. Use our “Four Corner perimeter method” to avoid just sticking your sprinkler in the middle of your lawn.  Put it around the perimeter for timed periods and you will save water, time and money! For automatic irrigation systems, have a rain sensor installed that will automatically adjust to weather conditions.
Others who have partnered with Greene County include: Name Company Clete Buddlemeyer Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Kirt Clark Kettering Irrigation Chris Davis My Lawn Marty Grunder Grunder Landscaping Dave Dietz Beavercreek Landscape and Nursery Jeff Heil O’Heil Irrigation Co Walt Hibner Home Builder’s Association Jerry Mahan OSU Extension Chris Papakirk Grunder Landscaping Dan Rindler Rindler Landscaping Rob Scott Knollwood Garden Center Bob Siebenthaler Siebenthaler Nursery Dan Tanto The Wolfcreek Company Marty Thomas Hydroscape, Inc Randy Tischer Green Velvet Sod Farm JC Wheaton Centerville Irrigation Disclaimer: The appearance of the various professionals on this webpage does not constitute an endorsement of their respective companies, nor is it meant to support the use of these professional services generally.